Oregon did not publicize Rob Mullens' deal, which could be worth more than $10 million over eight years, upon its signing on Oct. 17, and a copy had not been posted to UO's public records website as of late June; The Oregonian/OregonLive first obtained a copy through a public records request last week.

Oregon's poor performances on the field were compounded by a lack of discipline off it. At the heart of the unraveling was a void of leadership and commitment that fueled inconsistency and breakdowns at all levels, from players who brushed off teammates' critiques to coaches who failed to hold them accountable.